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  1. TheFordFortress

    Non-power liftgate higher opening height

    These are the struts I installed on my 09 EXP EL and they have been great... 2 Rear Window Glass Gas Lift Supports Springs Struts arm for Ford Excursion 2000-2005 1.5" Higher Then OEM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J0VLUHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xUNX8SnDZbHMW
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    Largest Tires on 18" Wheels for '09 Expy EL- Bone Stock / No Lift or Mods

    I've recently found a nice set of 18's for my '09 Expy EL and want to know if anyone can tell me what the largest tire they have mounted on 18's with No Lift / No Mods, bone stock suspension that didn't create an rub on the body or frame. With that, what brand, style are any of you running in a...
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    Largest Tire on 18" Rim- Bone Stock '09 Expy EL

    I've recently found a nice set of 18's for my '09 Expy EL and want to know if anyone can tell me what the largest tire they have mounted on 18's with No Lift / No Mods, bone stock suspension that didn't create an rub on the body or frame. With that, what brand, style are any of you running in a...
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    Wheel and tire ideas

    What year is your Exp and how much lift do you have? Did you need to do anything with spacing with wheels off a raptor? I have seen a few raptor and svt wheel set available in my area but was afraid of having to screw around with spacers and such thinking offset would be way different that...
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    2009 Exp-EL vs 2016 F-150 Tow Hook Mounting bolt distances

    I have the opportunity to pick up a decent replacement bowl bar for my 2009 expedition EL. It comes off a 2016 F150. In looking at the pictures from when it was still under production, it looks like the brackets are the typical run alongside the frame rails and bolt down to the top of the rails...
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    Loss of AC after Water Pump Replacement? ‘09 EL-SSV/XLT 176k

    Maybe completely unrelated, and just a matter of way too coincidental timing, but I had my water pump replaced this past Saturday and now on Wednesday I went to turn on my AC and find that I have just warm air blowing from the AC and no compressor running. It could be loss of refrigerant which...
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    How to replace round AC vent in 2007 headliner?

    Stick your fingers up through the broken louvers and grab the round edge of the vent and begin to turn about a quarter or half a turn and you will feel that you can pull it out of the headliner. The circular ring is notched as is the headliner panel and they do pop out. I bought five or six...
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    Never Enuf?!

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    Hmmm...What is this connector / harness for?

    No rush my Fellow Ford Friend!! Like I said, don’t have one installed yet, don’t need it yet (now that I said that I’ll get a call to pull the EM/MCI/TACOPS trailer at 3am! Lol!!)! Next step is to pick the one I want. Since it’s going into my take home vehicle I have some say in installation...
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    Hmmm...What is this connector / harness for?

    Looked in all the compartments in the rear around the jack and did not find the connector. You willing to part with yours? I currently tow a classic 1979 Starcraft Galaxy 8, no pics avail with the Expedition, but I’ve towed it with my Bronco and Excursion and it doesn’t need trailer brake, but...
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    Primewell Valera AT Tires...Thoughts Anyone?

    Have seen these tires on a few different vehicles and like the looks and reviews seem to be pretty fair. I am in New England and looking for an AT tires but with good Pavement Prowling skills as well. Anyone have these tires or k ow of someone who has, and if so what is the opinion? Thnx...
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    Major fluid leak from right rear passenger side

    Able to determine what type of fluid based on feel, smell, color from off the frame or camper where it didn’t get heated up from the exhaust? Any chance it’s major condensate from the rear AC union that dropped off car body and then blew back on trailer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Hmmm...What is this connector / harness for?

    Thanks Frank!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Hmmm...What is this connector / harness for?

    Thanks Gary! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Driving/Fog Lamps as DRL on 2009 SSV

    Has anyone tried the “fold over” the ground pin on the Fog Lamp Relay method of making them in DRLs / Bambi mode on a 2009 or other 3rd Gen? I read this method somewhere and before I work on locating the relay and attempting this just wanted to see if anyone has gotten it to work. Thanks...
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    Hmmm...What is this connector / harness for?

    2009 Expedition EL SSV...wiring harness not connected to anything come from same loom as the OBD port, about 6” up the line from the OBD...any ideas what this may connect to, or be intended for? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    08 Expedition EL shocks and struts

    Did this include Grandma and Grandpa “Sharks”? Lol! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    Problems with bambi mode

    2009 Exp EL SSV (XLT)... haven’t been able to find a working combination of any sort for “Bambi Mode” even experimenting with diff combinations from different years. Of course there is no BCM on this year model so found comparable codes in Different Module but no luck. Anyone have any further...
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    Longer lift gate & glass supports

    On my Ford excursion I replaced the stock rear window supports with extended supports. I am wondering if anybody has had experience or can suggest a model number for an extended length support for the liftgate, and/or the liftgate glass. Would like it to open up a little taller so less chance...
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    Mobile wifi for trip

    Straight Talk Wireless and Hotspot with LTE from Walmart. In my Excursion I had an Android Head Unit and wanted WiFi connectivity for Waze and other apps. I think the hotspot was like $49 (you own it after you purchase it) and then there were multiple data packages. I bought my initial...
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    Compatibility of Head Units based on Vehicle VIN

    Someone had told me once, or I possibly read that based on a Vin number, there is a list of compatible for head units for a specific vehicle. Does anyone know if this is true? If it is true, does anyone know where that compatibility matrix can be found? I have a 2009 expedition EL SSV and I’m...
  22. TheFordFortress

    What did you do to the expy today

    I added MagLite Brackets to the tailgate so I could mount my Braun UnderHood LED worklight https://www.harborfreight.com/845-Lumen-Underhood-Rechargeable-Work-Light-63990.html from Harbor Freight which I use as scene lighting during investigations, have used it as whole room lighting as well...
  23. TheFordFortress

    Rear Seat Interior Lights - Trick?

    So I have switched my front map, back seat, and rear tailgate bulbs out to LED, it appears even when the lights are “off” that there is still a very, very dim output that I can see in the second row leds...has anyone else seen this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Wireless charging pad

    I like the idea, but my only concern would be heat generated not only by the charging unit, but by sun pounding down on the dashboard. Any electronic device chargers slower when it’s hot if you’re going to leave your phone sitting up there exposed to sun while also getting heat from the...
  25. TheFordFortress

    7 Pin Trailer Harness with No Connectivity.

    Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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